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Microbiological Sciences and Immunology at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus

Stillwater, OK · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $38,040/yr (-0% vs median)

AI Risk High (45% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (132,600 openings/yr)

ROI 11.3x earnings multiple (4.5x out-of-state)

Ranked #47 of 57 Microbiological Sciences and Immunology programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Microbiological Sciences and Immunology graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$463K	$464K	$443K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	11.3x	11.3x	10.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.5x	4.5x	4.3x
Probability of Field Employment	53%	51%	36%
DegreeOutlook Score	45	44	43

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$40,936

Out-of-state: $103,016 (4.5x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$65,512

-60% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$18,500

5.8 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $38,040 track close to the $38,184 national median for Microbiological Sciences and Immunology programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 11.3x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Microbiological Sciences and Immunology programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Microbiological Sciences and Immunology's typical career paths, with 45% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 4% gap from the optimistic case.

At $18,500 in median debt against $38,040 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

Ranked #47 of 57 Microbiological Sciences and Immunology programs, Oklahoma State University-Main Campus falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About Oklahoma State University-Main Campus

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus has a 71% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, with 20,814 students enrolled in Stillwater, OK.

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Top Career Paths

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Microbiological Sciences and Immunology at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus?

A score of 44/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Microbiological Sciences and Immunology. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Will AI replace Microbiological Sciences and Immunology careers?

With 45% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $443,495 in decade earnings vs $462,789 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →